Runners for the event on Sunday, March 4 are being urged to dress appropriately for wintry conditions.

Daily weather reports are being monitored by race organisers who say the safety of runners is their "absolute priority".

Around 9,000 runners are expected to hit the streets of Cambridge on Sunday for the seventh half marathon event.

Runners are advised to regularly check event information on social media and the race website.

On race day participants are encouraged to wrap up warm, bring extra layers and be prepared for cold weather.

King's College in the snow. Runners will be passing the college on the half marathon route

Race director Adam Moffat said: "We would like to assure everyone that we are working closely with Cambridge City and Cambridgeshire County Councils to ensure that the 2018 Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon goes ahead this Sunday.

"Runners will have seen the weather reports and be very aware of the impending bad weather this coming week.

"We are receiving detailed daily weather reports so that we are able to make decisions based on the most accurate information available. All decisions will be based entirely on the safety of runners as this is our absolute priority.

"We ask competitors and spectators to make sure they dress appropriately for the weather conditions. We will be issuing regular updates via email, our website and social media channels, and we would appreciate everyone keeping up-to-date with information as it comes through."

Here's a map of the Cambridge Half Marathon 2018 route

The 2018 Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon starts at 9.30am on Sunday, March 4, from Midsummer Common.

The one-lap, 13.1-mile route passes by The Backs and King’s College and on to Grantchester, Market Square and the Round Church.